DIY Projects | BRIKA

I came across the US based online shop BRIKA recently and was impressed by their beautiful product range. Founded by Kena Paranjape and Jen Lee Koss, BRIKA is a unique online shopping destination featuring the work of authentic artisans and designers. Kena and Jen's aim is to help you build a beautiful life through well-crafted, everyday objects.

I know a lot of you are keen DIY'ers, and BRIKA's Pinterest pages are chocka full of gorgeous DIY projects. I have chosen a few of my faves from their DIY Home Decor board, but I suggest you go and find your own favourites.

Love this DIY stripe doorway. It's been created with washi tape
but you could use paint for a more permanent solution.

Succulents are super popular and this cute little hand-painted pot makes the perfect home for some.

How about DIY colour block crayon candles?! - a great use for those leftover bits of crayons.

Formerly sold in Feliz Home these threaded Bentwood chairs are gorgeous.
With some embroidery thread and lots of patience you could get a similar effect.

I'm lucky enough to own a couple of gorgeous bone inlay trays,
but if you don't, try making this bone inlay-inspired tray.

HK Living

HK Living is an amazing furniture and homewares company started in Holland in 2009. Because it's so fantastic, HK Living grew quickly, and five years later their products are now available in 34 countries round the world, including MintSix here in New Zealand, and several locations in Australia.

If you can't find what you want in any of those shops you could also use New Zealand Post's YouShop service. They'll help you ship products back home from shops that don't offer international shipping. Even if you don't purchase anything you can explore the latest HK Living catalogue and get totally inspired by the incredibly cool styling.

Winter Colour Report | Your Home and Garden

The latest Your Home and Garden magazine is on the news stands, and I'm thrilled to have another colour story featured in it. This time it focusses on the hottest colours for the cool winter months.

Written in association with PPG Architectural Coatings, I share some handy tips and PPG Paint colours.

I also write the monthly "Nook of the Month", and this issue is a beauty. It was lovely to read in the front of the latest Your Home and Garden magazine how previous "Nooks" had inspired a couple of readers to create their own - that's awesome! If you haven't already, make sure you pick up your own copy, I'm sure you'll be inspired too.